US Domestic Developments: From Air Force Acquisitions to Public Health Policies

The U.S. has announced various significant domestic news, including Air Force's acquisition of two new 747-8 jets, updates to newborn screening with rare disorders, measles outbreak in South Carolina, changes in hepatitis B vaccination policy, and concerns surrounding Trump's administration actions and officials' appointments.

The U.S. Air Force is enhancing its presidential fleet with two additional Boeing 747-8 jets, costing $400 million, to accelerate its airlift program's transition to newer models. Meanwhile, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has included two rare disorders in newborn screenings, highlighting federal efforts in early treatment.

South Carolina's measles outbreak intensifies, with cases rising to 135, putting the state health department on high alert. In Rhode Island, authorities face challenges as they endeavor to capture the gunman responsible for killing two Brown University students.

The Trump administration is enacting major policy changes, including halting universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns and aiming to control military contractor compensations. Meanwhile, Trump faces dwindling approval ratings and skepticism over Federal appointments amid economic concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)